01 Mar 2026 Abigail Simon – St. Joseph (501 Basketball Team 2026)

As St. Joseph’s lone senior this season, Abigail Simon’s approach to her final season is simple and heartfelt: enjoy the ride.

“My personal goals for this season are to enjoy all the ‘lasts,’” she said. “Your time on the court is limited and goes by fast, so no matter what, value and enjoy the time you have. I am going to miss playing alongside my best friends, so I am just trying to take it all in.”

Since suiting up in fifth grade, the Lady Bulldogs’ co-captain has made a name for herself as a relentless defender, earning the team’s Defensive Award.

“Abigail is a pest for other teams,” Head Coach Austin Neumeier said. “She is a great on-ball defender and is very competitive. She leads by example and hates to be bad at anything.”

Over the years, Simon’s favorite moments aren’t buzzer beaters or wins, but rather the moments shared with her teammates off the court.

“Our team breakfast every Friday is full of laughs and fun conversations together,” she said. “It is something we look forward to not only because of the food but because of the time spent with my teammates.”

Off the court, she plays golf and softball, is a member of the Interact Club and the National Honor Society, and is taking concurrent college classes through the University of Central Arkansas. After high school, Simon plans to attend the University of Arkansas to major in animal science with a minor in agricultural business.